Second Seed Gauff, Third Seed Pegula Reach French Open Third Round

Coco Gauff advanced to the third round of the French Open with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over qualifier Tereza Valentova, continuing her pursuit of a second Grand Slam singles title and setting up a match against Marie Bouzkova. Despite not playing at her best, Gauff showcased resilience, particularly in a final set filled with nine service breaks. Jessica Pegula also progressed with a straight-sets win over Ann Li, marking her 30th match victory of the year and reinforcing her strong form with a next-round match against Marketa Vondrousova. Teenager Mirra Andreeva, a semi-finalist last year, comfortably reached the third round, becoming the youngest player to do so at Roland Garros for three consecutive years. This tournament marks a significant moment for American women's tennis, with Gauff and Pegula being the first Top 3 French Open seeds from the U.S. in 15 years, reminiscent of the Venus and Serena Williams era. Both players demonstrated consistent and strategic play, contributing to a strong American presence at Roland Garros this year.